Here's your summary from What’s the Market Outlook for 2024’s Second Half? | Presented by CME Group (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRoCr1dWCSY) on the Bloomberg Television channel:
**TLDR:** The equity markets are starting the second half of 2024 positively, with strong returns driven by a select group of stocks benefiting from artificial intelligence and technological advances.
1. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 have seen strong first half returns due to a concentration of stocks benefiting from AI and technological advances.
2. The labor markets have become more balanced, supporting the economy.
3. Low volatility in the markets has reduced demand for options, keeping investor sentiment elevated.
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